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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs X100 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is supported until Feb 2032 at $13.33 per month of safe use, while the X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Ultra 75 · X100 Ultra 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $902
Safe to buy$13.33/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Vivo X100 Ultra $720
Buy with care$20.39/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 Ultra 100X100 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch dynamic ltpo amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra 98X100 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra 96X100 Ultra 84

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Galaxy S25 Ultra 80X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 Ultra 81X100 Ultra 42

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is supported until Feb 2032 — 32 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value
Galaxy S25 Ultra 75X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $13.33 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25 UltraX100 Ultra
Price (street)$902$720
Display6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight218 g229 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilFeb 2032May 2029

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